Piedmont, Mercer County, West Virginia facts for kids
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Piedmont, West Virginia
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 Piedmont, Mercer County, West Virginia
Location in West Virginia
Piedmont, Mercer County, West Virginia
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Mercer |
| Elevation | 2,428 ft (740 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 304 & 681 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1555340 |
Piedmont is a small place in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a place where people live, but it does not have its own official local government like a city or town. Instead, the larger county government manages services for the area.
Where is Piedmont?
Piedmont is located in the state of West Virginia. It is about 2.5 miles (4 kilometers) northwest of another community called Matoaka. This area is part of Mercer County.
What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community is a type of settlement that does not have its own separate government. Unlike a city or town, it does not have a mayor or a city council. The services for these communities, like roads and public safety, are usually provided by the county government. Piedmont is an example of such a community in West Virginia.
